Express 27
7 / 48 - score 70%
The Express 27 is a 27.25ft fractional sloop designed by Carl Schumacher and built in fiberglass by Alsberg Brothers Boatworks since 1982.
116 units have been built.
The Express 27 is an ultralight sailboat which is a very high performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat.
This boat has a reasonable score and ranks in the top quarter. It is a good choice.
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Main features 70%
| Model | Express 27 | ||
| Length | 27.25 ft (70%) | the closest to 26.48 ft | |
| Beam | 8 ft | ||
| Draft | 4.50 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 92%
| Sail area / displ. | 24.36 (92%) | the closest to 24.55 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 44.90 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 81.64 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 9.57 | ||
| Capsize | 2.38 |
Hull 49%
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 23.75 ft (49%) | the closest to 25 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 4.50 ft | ||
| Displacement | 2450 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 1100 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.53 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 276 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 128.25 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 148.20 sq.ft | ||
| I | 28.50 ft | ||
| J | 9 ft | ||
| P | 28.50 ft | ||
| E | 10.40 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 0 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 0 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Alsberg Brothers Boatworks | ||
| Designer | Carl Schumacher | ||
| First built | 1982 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 116 |
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